To be clear, I know that I'm a dork, sometimes. I was excited to receive 1/50 zines @dougbelshaw.com released + decided to record a quick unboxing video. It came with a sticker which posits: "We all need productive friction." Here's a look at my unboxing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJex...

Crucial Track for July 21, 2026: "The Circle Game" by Joni Mitchell Today's prompt: What song do you turn to when you need to cry? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260721

Crucial Track for July 17, 2026: "Glad to Have a Friend Like You" by Marlo Thomas Today's prompt: What's your favorite song about friendship? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260717

Crucial Track for July 2, 2026: "Roar" by Katy Perry Today's prompt: Share a song that makes you feel invincible. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260702

Crucial Track for July 3, 2026: "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes Today's prompt: What's your favorite song to sing in the car? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260703

Crucial Track for June 12, 2026: "Dissect the Bird (Live)" by John Craigie Today's prompt: Your favorite live version of a song. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260612

Crucial Track for June 13, 2026: "For All We Know" by Billie Holiday Today's prompt: What song reminds you of your first heartbreak? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260613

I reflect on a recent post by @mahabali.bsky.social and really dig deep into the hammer metaphor. Plus a song about hammers and the flowers Dave and I planted in the front yard, recently. Hammering My Way into AI-Related Metaphors and a Familiar Song: teachinginhighered.com/2026/06/07/h...

My next Field Journal: Notes from the Week in Learning and Teaching" is coming on Tuesday. Subscribe to receive it and take a walk down memory lane with me regarding what came before laptops. / 1 of 2 pages.teachinginhighered.com

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Crucial Track for May 30, 2026: "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by James Taylor Today's prompt: A song from the 1970s that you like or means something to you. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260530

Crucial Track for May 31, 2026: "Stay Up Late" by Talking Heads Today's prompt: A song from the 1980s that you like or means something to you. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260531

On the latest edition of Teaching in Higher Ed‘s Between the Lines, I share about David M. Perry’s The Public Scholar: A Practical Handbook. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCli... #publicscholarship #highered #highereducation cc: @lollardfish.bsky.social

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Crucial Track for May 13, 2026: "Isn't This a Lovely Day? (feat. Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown & Buddy Rich)" by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite weather-related songs. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260513

Crucial Track for May 14, 2026: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite soul oldies. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260514

Crucial Track for May 7, 2026: "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite blues songs. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260507

Crucial Track for May 8, 2026: "Build Me Up Buttercup (Mono)" by The Foundations Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite soul oldies. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260508

Crucial Track for April 25, 2026: "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone Today's prompt: Post a track by a solo artist you haven't yet posted. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260425

Crucial Track for April 27, 2026: "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite songs about rain. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260427

Crucial Track for April 18, 2026: "I'm Glad There Is You" by Ella Fitzgerald & Ellis Larkins Today's prompt: What’s your favorite love song, and why? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260418

Crucial Track for April 20, 2026: "Chan Chan" by Buena Vista Social Club Today's prompt: A song in a language that you don't know. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260420

Crucial Track for April 21, 2026: "AOK" by Tai Verdes Today's prompt: Did you sing along to anything today? Describe the moment. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260421

Crucial Track for April 11, 2026: "Higher Love" by Ndlovu Youth Choir Today's prompt: What song is your current obsession? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260411

Crucial Track for April 12, 2026: "Getting Better (2017 Mix)" by The Beatles Today's prompt: What would you put on for a long brisk walk? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260412

Crucial Track for April 8, 2026: "Fireball (feat. John Ryan)" by Pitbull Today's prompt: What's your favorite song to listen to while cooking? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260408

Crucial Track for April 9, 2026: "The Joke" by Brandi Carlile Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite sad songs. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260409

Crucial Track for April 6, 2026: "Don't Lose Sight (Acoustic)" by Lawrence Today's prompt: A song by a band that you haven't yet posted anything by #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260406

Crucial Track for March 30, 2026: "Orange Colored Sky" by Natalie Cole Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite songs that has the name of a color in the title. #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260330

Crucial Track for March 23, 2026: "Kothbiro" by Ayub Ogada Today's prompt: What’s the last song you discovered and loved instantly? #CrucialTracks https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/bonni208/20260323